Case Manager Intern Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue ' to empower children and their families to thrive'.Job Title: Intern - ECEPay Range: $8.66What We Do:At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.Our Workplace Culture:We are building a culture of belonging - where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience. Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer, we encourage diversity and promote equality. Internship opportunities are available in various programs of the agency, including working with infants and young children, youth, and families. This includes providing home-based case management and skill building to families at risk and/or involved with the Department of Child Services; working with youth in an after school program promoting the 40 Developmental Assets; working with the schools and juvenile justice system in preventing further disciplinary action and punitive sanctions, and providing comprehensive educational experiences for children and their parents that promote the growth and development of each individual child.Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.Essential Functions:The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.Completes administrative tasks such as copies, organizing resources, enter information into databases, filing documents and referrals, scanning resources to database, and keeping work spaces usable.Field shadows current staff to observe client care, interventions, court/legal proceedings, and other aspects of working with clients.Attends supervisions (group and individual) weekly or as schedule allowsMaintains appropriate confidentialityAssists with special projects or other tasks as required.Advanced Skill Duties of Internships May Include:Engage and assess clients with problems such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, and physical and mental impairments to determine the nature and degree of problem.Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the client's situation and evaluates these and the client's capacities.Encourages clients to become self-sufficient to retain the feeling of independence and self-esteemResolves immediate crises and teaches skills necessary for families to remain together and provide for the safety of all members of the familyRefers clients to community resources and other organizationsCompiles records in accordance with agency policies and prepares reports with their clients.Reviews service plan with clients and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of service provided client and status of client's caseAccesses and records client and community resource informationSecures supplementary information such as employment, medical records, or school reports.Determines client's eligibility for financial assistanceProvides transportation in own car as necessaryCompletes a number of direct service hours, as set forth in program standardsAgrees to work variable days/hours to provide adequate services to the family. This includes evenings and weekendsMaintains communication with referral sources, collateral contacts, and other service providers.Participate in case conferences and provide court testimony as neededFacilitates inter-agency and intra-agency collaborations that support Bauer Family Resources mission.Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace